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Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise because the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Buffett to Step Down from Berkshire Hathaway at Year-End (opens Bloomberg)

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    Warren Buffett, who built Berkshire Hathaway Inc. into a business valued at more than $1.16 trillion and himself into a celebrity billionaire renowned for his investing acumen and witticisms, will step down at year-end after six decades atop the conglomerate.

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO at year’s end | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    OMAHA, Neb. >> Warren Buffett said today he will step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, and hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel.

  3. New York Post

    Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway after decades at the helm of one of America’s most successful firms (opens New York Post)

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    Legendary billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced plans to step down from Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year, prompting lengthy applause from the crowd at the company's annual shareholder meeting.

  4. The Republic

    Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway (opens The Republic)

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    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise because the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.

  5. Forbes

    Warren Buffett Says He Will Step Down As Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    Buffett became the firm

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced he was going to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. He has tapped Berkshire Hathaway executive Greg Abel replace him.

  7. KYMA Yuma

    Warren Buffett plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    Buffett, who has been leading Berkshire Hathaway for 60 years, said he will step down at the end of the year.

  8. Insider

    Here's how business leaders are reacting to Warren Buffett stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway (opens Insider)

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    Billionaire Warren Buffett announced he is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on Saturday during the company's annual shareholder meeting.

  9. Newsweek

    Warren Buffett announces plan to step down after 60 years (opens Newsweek)

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    The billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway said he wants his successor to take over "at year end."

  10. Investopedia

    Warren Buffett To Step Down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at Year-End (opens Investopedia)

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    Warren Buffett said Saturday he intends to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, with Vice Chair Greg Abel set to assume the role at the end of the year.

  11. FOX Business

    Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by end of the year (opens FOX Business)

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    Warren Buffett said on Saturday that he plans to step down by the end of this year as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, but doesn't plan to sell any of his shares.

  12. Investopedia

    Warren Buffett Steps Down as CEO—and Other Key Takeaways From Berkshire's Annual Meeting (opens Investopedia)

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    Berkshire Hathaway held its highly anticipated annual shareholders meeting Saturday, where Warren Buffett announced plans to step down from his role as CEO at the end of the year.

  13. Green Field Reporter

    Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise because the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.

  14. Deadline

    Warren Buffett Announces He’s Stepping Down As Berkshire Hathaway CEO (opens Deadline)

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    After 55 years, Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announcing his departure on Saturday.

  15. MyNorthwest

    Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years as Berkshire Hathaway CEO (opens MyNorthwest)

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    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the

  16. FOX Business

    Business leaders react to Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway: ‘Only G.O.A.T’ (opens FOX Business)

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    Businesses leaders like Apple CEO Tim Cook, Mark Cuban and Jim Kramer lauded billionaire Warren Buffett for his decades at Berkshire Hathaway after he announced his retirement.

  17. Christian Science Monitor

    Billionaire Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments over the years (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced plans Saturday to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. Here’s a look back at his career.

  18. Washington Examiner

    Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Known as the world’s fifth richest person and often viewed as the globe's top investor, Buffett has pledged to give away 99% of his fortune when he dies.

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